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Date: Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM<br>Subject: [fcf_discussion] Why the EU Commission's True Intent is to Kill Net Neutrality<br>To: <a href="mailto:fcforum_discussion@list.fcforum.net">fcforum_discussion@list.fcforum.net</a><br>
<br><br>Themes: NET NEUTRALITY, NEELIE KROES, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, ANALYSE<br>
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Why the EU Commission's True Intent is to Kill Net Neutrality<br>
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*** Paris, 19 July 2013 � Since last week, after citizen groups started criticizing the EU Commission over its leaked draft regulation threatening to kill Net neutrality, Commissioner Neelie Kroes and her staff have tried to defend their proposal on Twitter, arguing that these criticisms were �misleading European citizens�. Here is a summary of what was said, not said, and how it reveals that these criticisms are absolutely right:<br>
<a href="https://www.laquadrature.net/en/why-the-eu-commissions-true-intent-is-to-kill-net-neutrality" target="_blank">https://www.laquadrature.net/en/why-the-eu-commissions-true-intent-is-to-kill-net-neutrality</a> ***<br>
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** About la Quadrature du Net **<br>
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La Quadrature du Net is an advocacy group that defends the rights and freedoms of citizens on the Internet. More specifically, it advocates for the adaptation of French and European legislations to respect the founding principles of the Internet, most notably the free circulation of knowledge.<br>
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In addition to its advocacy work, the group also aims to foster a better understanding of legislative processes among citizens. Through specific and pertinent information and tools, La Quadrature du Net hopes to encourage citizens' participation in the public debate on rights and freedoms in the digital age.<br>
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